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In our lab, we leverage cutting-edge technologies to explore the molecular pathology of neuropsychiatric disorders. We aim to redefine their diagnostic framework and develop new diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive approaches through the findings from our research.
Join us in advancing neuropsychiatric disorder research and revolutionizing clinical practice!

Why do we think and behave the way we do? Accumulating behavioral evidence shows that the sleeping brain plays a critical role in our thoughts and actions. We develop and integrate various neuroimaging (3T and 7T MRI), physiological (EEG), and psychophysical techniques to elucidate the fundamental role of the sleeping brain in human cognition and behavior.
If you want to understand the roles of human sleep through a multidisciplinary approach, join us!

We study neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases using various techniques of neurobiology, genetics, chemical biology, and structural biology. We aim to understand amyloid formation, disaggregation, and propagation both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, we are keen to develop innovative proteomics and genomics technologies to decipher cellular aging and aberrant mRNA translation in neuropsychiatric diseases. Join our research!

Imagine how effortlessly we reach an arm to grab a cup. Because the cup’s shape/location and our body’s condition are never identical, this seemingly simple motor task requires sophisticated brain computation. Fine motor control is necessary even for small insects to survive in a complex environment. By leveraging advanced tools in fruit flies and original behavioral paradigms, we will reveal neural mechanisms of adaptive motor control.

Biological organisms recognise the surrounding environment by optimising their internal representations or hypotheses about how the hidden dynamics and causes generate sensory inputs—and they optimise their behaviour to adapt to the environment by sampling preferred inputs, thereby increasing the probability of survival and reproduction. Our research aims to mathematically express universal characterisation of their intelligence in terms of biologically plausible neuronal circuits and synaptic plasticity rules. We are especially interested in understanding of the superiority of biological intelligence over existing artificial intelligence.

Our lab unites decision science, including neuroeconomics, behavioral economics, and psychology. We extend these principles from individual decision making to group and societal levels using big data analysis techniques from collective behavior research. Our goal is to enhance scientific understanding of humans and design sustainable social systems, ultimately benefiting society and creating positive global impacts. Join us in this exciting research journey to create meaningful value for people worldwide.

In daily life, we constantly make decisions amidst ever-changing environments and human interactions. To make better decisions, introspection (conscious self-evaluation) and sympathy (understanding others‘ will) play crucial roles. Our team explores brain mechanisms involved in prospective decision making in primates, including humans. Our aim is to uncover how our “self-awareness” and “imagination for others” are formed, contributing to a deeper understanding of human cognition.